Pope Francis's visit to Mongolia (Mongolian: Пап Францисын Монгол дахь айлчлал) took place between 31 August and 4 September 2023.
The Mongol Khan at the time, Güyük (1246–1248), sent a reply demanding the pope's submission and a visit from the rulers of the West to pay homage.
[5] In April 2023, The Vatican announced that the pope had accepted the invitation from the President and ecclesial authorities of Mongolia, with the apostolic visit scheduled for 31 August to 4 September 2023.
[7] On 2 September, he attended a welcoming ceremony at Sükhbaatar Square and met with Mongolian government leaders and representatives including the President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, and Speaker of Parliament Gombojavyn Zandanshatar.
[10] On 4 September, the final day of his visit, Francis gifted the Apostolic Prefecture a statue of St. Joseph, and inaugurated the "House of Mercy" (Mongolian: Нигүүлсэлийн өргөө), a Church-run clinic for the poor and refuge for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.